LDL Cholesterol


Medical research, journalists and scientific evidence does show that there is a positive association between serum cholesterol and the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.  Not only that, but also that it is also evident that LDL particles play a causal role in developing of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).


Scientists recently concluded that any mechanism of lowering plasma LDL particle concentration should reduce the risk of ASCVD events proportional to the absolute reduction in LDL cholesterol 

But the same panel also concluded that this is true “provided that the achieved reduction in LDL cholesterol is concordant with the reduction in LDL particle number and that there are no competing deleterious off-target effects.”


Lowering LDL cholesterol by reducing the intake of saturated fats primarily reflects reduced levels of large LDL particles, whereas, in most individuals, the number of small LDL-particles is not reduced by reducing saturated fats. 


The number of LDL-particle present is a strong predictor of cardiovascular risk. Decreasing saturated fat intake also lowers the levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol which may have a negative impact on the risk of ASCVD


Nutrient-dence food choices


LDL Cholesterol


Meeting food group recommendations—even with nutrient-dense choices, requires most of a person’s daily calorie needs and sodium limits. 

A healthy dietary pattern doesn’t have much room for extra added sugars, saturated fat, or sodium—or for alcoholic beverages. A small amount of added sugars, saturated fat, or sodium can be added to nutrient-dense foods and beverages to help meet food group recommendations, but foods and beverages high in these components should be limited. 


Limits are: 

  • Added sugars—Less than 10 percent of calories per day starting at age 2. 
  • Avoid foods and beverages with added sugars for those younger than age 2. 
  • Saturated fat—Less than 10 percent of calories per day starting at age 2.
  • Sodium—Less than 2,300 milligrams per day—and even less for children younger than age 14.


Balancing out your diet and making sure you consume the right amount of nutrients will work just fine. Not too much not to less But balanced! This is due to the fact that  saturated fats are a heterogenous group of fatty acids that differ on the basis of their carbon chain length and are obtained from foods that have other ingredients that may modify their health effects.



Back to the initial question. 

Is lowering LDL cholesterol by diet helpful?


Yes, I would say just reduce sugar intake and reduce refined carbs . And eat good fats, real food, protein, lots of micronutrient-rich veggies get some exercise, some sun.



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